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Chalkida

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Total population

59,125

WeatherAvg high 74.1°F
Coordinates38.46°, 23.59°

Demographic figures from ELSTAT. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

As a sizeable town in Central Greece, Greece, Chalkida occupies its own corner of the country. Population sits at roughly 59,125 according to the open data we track. On the world map it falls within the Eastern Hemisphere, specifically at 38.462°, 23.595°. Climate records indicate average highs near 74.1°F and lows near 56.5°F and about 20.8 in of annual precipitation (a relatively dry total). Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. The location receives about 1,658 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year and sunshine for roughly 65% of daylight hours. Read on for charts and tables covering demographics, climate, hazards, schools, wildlife and other open-data indicators for Chalkida.

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History & geography

Geography

Latitude
38.4624
Longitude
23.5947
Water area
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
74.1°F
Avg low
56.5°F
Annual precipitation
20.8 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Air quality

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
22,640
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Yellow-legged Gull
    Larus michahellis J.F.Naumann, 1840 · Aves
    626
  • Hooded Crow
    Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    601
  • Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron
    Egretta garzetta (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    581
  • Eurasian Magpie
    Pica pica (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    540
  • Crested Lark
    Galerida cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    504
  • Eurasian Collared-Dove
    Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
    488
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    482
  • Black-headed Gull
    Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    475

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Central Greece

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.54
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,658

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Events

Geotagged photos within ~6 miles of Chalkida, from Wikimedia Commons contributors.

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Official Identifiers

ELSTAT — Hellenic Statistical Authority

ELSTAT code
2901010101
Population (Wikidata)
64,490
Wikidata
Q200133

ELSTAT geographical code via Wikidata P1116

Sources

  • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • Wikimedia Commons
  • Wikidata
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • ELSTAT — Hellenic Statistical Authority — ELSTAT geographical code via Wikidata P1116